The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

This is a Certificate of Achievement program.
Today's multi-billion dollar horse industry is diverse, sophisticated and high tech, requiring individuals who are knowledgeable and skilled to work in this multi-faceted field that annually employs 1.4 million full-time employees. Students who have studied at Santa Rosa Junior College with a major in Equine Science are more than qualified for a wide variety of these diverse careers in the equine industry. Many Equine Science graduates aim for a future in horse farm management at breeding facilities, lesson barns, and race and show training stables. Students may also qualify for employment as technologists, consultants, show and race facility managers and staff, high school and junior college riding and equine science instructors, government agents, journalists, and sale/service representatives for companies promoting horse feed, health, and care products. Other career opportunities are available through breed associations, humane organizations, agriculture extension services, recreational services, horse publications, and more.

To prepare students for these exciting career opportunities, Santa Rosa Junior College’s Equine Science program provides students with a broad technical study of all phases of equine business and management practices coupled with general studies necessary to become a well rounded individual. Individuals enrolled in Equine Science courses receive both theoretical knowledge and practical experience – both very necessary to become the future leaders of the equine industry. Instruction is taught using lecture classes & hands-on laboratories using Santa Rosa Junior College’s beautiful 365-acre Shone Farm. The Equestrian Center consists of a new state of the art Agriculture Pavilion that houses an indoor arena, stables, outside shelters with runs, a large outdoor arena with all-weather footing, large hay storage barn, turn-outs and pastures, and acres of riding trails.

demonstrate a working knowledge of life cycles and state of the art principles of horse
production to develop a ranch management calendar that incorporates scientifically based
management decisions and the latest technological advances in equine husbandry;

name and demonstrate proper use of equipment used to humanely manage or treat horses;

recognize and practice basic horse handling safety skills while on the ground and when
mounted;

identify and evaluate equine anatomy and physiology and relate form to function;

list common infectious diseases and parasites and explain the role of preventative health.

For students interested in an Associate degree, an Equine Science major is available. Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Equine Science program are:

Complete 29 units from

Equine Science Requirements

Equine Science Requirements - complete 29.00 units

Course

Description

Units

AGRI 99I

Agriculture Occupational Work Experience Internship

0.50-8.00

ANSCI 20

Basic Animal Science

3.00

EQSCI 25

Equine Science

3.00

EQSCI 51

Equine Nutrition

1.00

EQSCI 53

Equine Reproduction

1.00

EQSCI 101

Horse Handling Skills

1.50

EQSCI 102A

Beginning Horsemanship and Riding

1.50

EQSCI 102B

Intermediate Horsemanship and Riding

1.50

EQSCI 102C

Advanced Horsemanship/Riding

1.50

EQSCI 170

Farrier Science

3.00

EQSCI 180

Equine Business Management

2.00

Complete any combination totaling at least 5.00 units from the following:

EQSCI 52

Equine Health

3.00

EQSCI 60

Equine Anatomy and Physiology

3.00

EQSCI 80

Equine and Stable Management

3.00

EQSCI 100

Survey of Equine Science

3.00

EQSCI 120

Introduction to Therapeutic Riding Principles

1.00

EQSCI 121

Therapeutic Riding Program Procedures

1.50

EQSCI 125

The Basics of Dressage for Horse and Rider

1.00

EQSCI 151

Introduction to Equine Acupressure and Massage

1.00

EQSCI 154

Introduction to Equine Color Genetics

1.50

EQSCI 162

Horse Housing and Facilities

1.00

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories;
that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course.
Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers
in the Program Requirements section.